A lot of farm and ranch kids growing up in the '70s and '80s were told by their parents to “get an education” and find a better job than farming or ranching. Lack of profitability and too much daily drudgery drove most of my generation off the...

A little extra rain this fall and cooler temperatures have stimulated many cool-season pastures with smooth bromegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, wheatgrasses and needlegrasses to provide some extra growth compared to the past several years. Extra fall...

The frost of fall, requires some special management considerations for livestock. When plants freeze, changes occur in their metabolism and composition that can poison livestock. But you can prevent problems

Corn harvest is nearly in full swing. When corn stalks become available for grazing, several decisions need to be made. For starters, how soon should you move cows to stalks?

A new DVD from the Rural Landscape Institute has been developed to assist new landowners in transitioning into Montana’s rural way of life. Titled the “Path to Eden,” the DVD is designed to help landowners be better able to make informed decisions...